The dynamic model of writing and its implications for the FL classroom

The dynamic model of writing proposed by Matsuda (1997) is intended to visualize the complexity of interrelationships between the writer, text, and reader in second language writing instruction. Contrary to the static model, the dynamic model assumes an active role of the writer and acknowledges the writer‘s contribution not only to the text, but also to communication with the writer, and—as a consequence—accounts for intercultural interaction and negotiation of meaning. Because in the context of foreign language writing Matsuda‘s dynamic model is usually unrealistic, this paper proposes a model of foreign language writing which combines features of both the static and dynamic models to illustrate the unique complexity of foreign language writing

Authentic writing in the (foreign language) classroom – contradictory or doable?

Writing practice does not have to be useless and boring. It can even serve wider educational goals, sensitizing students to social and political problems. This paper shows how Amnesty International Urgent Action Letters can be used to make classroom writing practice focused and meaningful. At the same time, writing tasks designed around Urgent Actions can provide students with valuable examination practice. Such tasks can show students that writing tasks, as well as writing itself, can be useful in modern world

Introduction

Udostępnienie publikacji Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego finansowane w ramach projektu „Doskonałość naukowa kluczem do doskonałości kształcenia”. Projekt realizowany jest ze środków Europejskiego Funduszu Społecznego w ramach Programu Operacyjnego Wiedza Edukacja Rozwój; nr umowy: POWER.03.05.00-00-Z092/17-00

Portable automated radio-frequency scanner for non-destructive testing of carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer composites

A portable automated scanner for non-destructive testing of carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites has been developed. Measurement head has been equipped with an array of newly developed radio-frequency (RF) inductive sensors mounted on a flexible arm, which allows the measurement of curved CFRP samples. The scanner is also equipped with vacuum sucks providing mechanical stability. RF sensors operate in a frequency range spanning from 10 up to 300 MHz, where the largest sensitivity to defects buried below the front CFRP surface is expected. Unlike to ultrasonic testing, which will be used for reference, the proposed technique does not require additional couplants. Moreover, negligible cost and high repeatability of inductive sensors allows developing large scanning arrays, thus, substantially speeding up the measurements of large surfaces. The objective will be to present the results of an extensive measurement campaign undertaken for both planar and curved large CFRP samples, pointing out major achievements and potential challenges that still have to be addressed

Occupationally related cardiovascular diseases — significant health problem among employees

Choroby układu krążenia (CVD) są jedną z najważniejszych przyczyn zachorowań i umieralności w populacji polskiej i europejskiej, stanowiąc blisko połowę przyczyn zgonów. Dane epidemiologiczne dotyczące rozpowszechnienia CVD dowodzą ich istotnej roli w kształtowaniu sytuacji zdrowotnej ludności, w tym osób w wieku produkcyjnym, aktywnych zawodowo. W środowisku pracy może wystąpić narażenie na wiele czynników ryzyka CVD, zarówno klasycznych, jak i typowo zawodowych. Dodatkowo choroby te mogą stanowić ograniczenie lub przeciwwskazanie do podjęcia i/lub kontynuowania wykonywania zawodu. Szerokie rozpowszechnienie CVD, także w populacji osób młodych, oraz możliwość modyfikacji znanych czynników ryzyka, w tym również tych występujących na stanowisku pracy nakazuje poszukiwanie sposobów profilaktyki i wczesnego wykrywania CVD, aby zminimalizować ich negatywne skutki medyczne i społeczno-ekonomiczne zarówno w odniesieniu do jednostki, jak i ogółu populacji. Celem pracy była prezentacja związku najistotniejszych z punktu widzenia epidemiologii CVD z pracą zawodową, a także wykazanie istotnej roli poradnictwa zawodowego i opieki profilaktycznej oraz ich wpływu na kształtowanie ryzyka sercowo-naczyniowego wśród osób pracujących.Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the population of Poland and Europe. They constitute nearly half of the total causes of death. Epidemiological data on the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases have shown their crucial role in modifying the health situation of the population, including people in the working age. Work environment may modify or entail an exposure to a number of classic and professional cardiovascular risk factors. In addition, cardiovascular diseases may be a limitation or contraindication to take and/or to continue the occupation. High prevalence of CVD, including the young population and the ability to modify the known risk factors, including those occurring in the workplace, requires the searchfor the possibilities of prevention and early detection of CVD in order to minimize their negative effects on medical and socio-economical level, both in terms of to the individual patient and the general population. The aim of the study was to present the relationship between the most important cardiovascular diseases and occupation, as well as to demonstrate the important role of the preventive care and its impact on the cardiovascular risk

Work-related rhinitis – Is it always an occupational disease?

Rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the upper respiratory tract, characterized by a high prevalence and a complex pathogenesis. Work-related rhinitis (WRR) can be divided into occupational rhinitis (OR) and work-exacerbated rhinitis (WER). It is not only considered as a disease entity but also in the context of medical certification as the allergic disease associated with occupational exposure. Epidemiology of work-related rhinitis has been found to vary depending on the occupation and specific exposure, on the other hand the prevalence data may be underestimated due to the lack of uniform diagnostic criteria. This paper reviews the issues comprising the pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of patients with work-related rhinitis. It also discusses the significance of the disease in occupational medicine, particularly in terms of preventive worker care, general principles of good practice in primary and secondary WRR prevention and the necessary directions of changes in medical certification in the cases of occupational rhinitis. Med Pr 2016;67(6):801–81